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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Which is a valid argument, in theory.
However, the (only) evidence we do have is Hartley's comments (posted a few pages back) which do not support the decision, as presented by the "this is okay" camp.
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If you require simple reasons to explain this, and are choosing to take everything litterally that is being said (even though coaches are never completely litteral with the media), then here's a real litteral reason on why Sven is sitting (although I don't think it's why):
Sven, based on PPG is on pace for a 30 point season. His line mates for the bulk of the games he's played are on pace for an 87 and 60 point seasons respectively. Sven is not pulling his weight based on the opportunities he's been presented, based on the performance of his peers (Jiri and Sean), or the expectations of him going into the season.
So he sits. There is a very uncomplicated reason to sit the guy.